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In all spheres of existence, humanity is faced with challenges which severely test the resilience of the human spirit. In confronting these existential issues, man has relied on his ingenuity, resourcefulness, innovative and improvisational abilities, as survivalist modes. Story Of My Life Detailed Shot For the artist, these attributes can be creatively applied, using the channel of artistic media, to address issues, as well as experiences that highlight the resilience of the human spirit to adapt to changes; move beyond all odds, and meaningfully appraise the past, positively engage the present and lay a better foundation for tomorrow. This has been the reason for the creation of this artwork titled "Story Of My Life". Based on this analogy, summing up my experience as an undergraduate. Work detail: • Visual Artist:  Fatola Israel • Artwork Title: Story Of My Life" • Medium: Graphite Pencils and Charcoal on Modelling...

Last year September 2016, something happened and it will change my life forever. An old friend and I got into a very tense argument. He called me "Akúsèé" meaning a wretched and/or poor person. He said so many other silly things about me. I didn't forget (I don't think I ever will). At that time, I told myself that I would make him regret what he said on that very day. Series of events had came and gone, and I'm still driven by the passion and urge to make a mark, and to prove to the world, (and to those who look down on me) that I've got something on the inside, a virtue that doesn't need anyone's permission to triumph, even in the face of adversity. A few weeks ago, that "Old Friend" of mine was one of who joined my rally for votes in the recently concluded  # FarabaleArtBeat2 .0 which I won. I THANK GOD for where I am today and where I aspire to reach in the coming years. Everyone holds hi...

Fatola Israel takes a pose with the 1st Prize Winning Artwork Who is Fatola Israel ?  I am a highly passionate Visual Artist, a graduate of Visual Arts at the Creative Arts Department, University of Lagos. I am also the exponent of HeavenlyArtz™️ - an Image Art Consult set to illustrate human experiences through Art,  with a greater honesty of Realism. Several of my artworks have been awarded and has featured in numerous group shows all across Nigeria.  Some of which are; 1.) Idealism and Fantasy, Thought Pyramid Art center, Abuja.  Sept. 2016 2.) Riches Within, Enugu.  Oct. 2016 3.) Eko Art Expo "Lagos For All", Lagos. Feb.  2017 4.) Afropolitan Vibes Music and Art Festival. Lagos. Dec. 2016. My intention of practicing art is to communicate my thoughts and ideas, varying the struggles of man as a part of the society. These varying struggles are the percolative tools that has gingered me to produce artworks that serves as an abo...

INSPIRATION Since childhood, my practice of Art has been to communicate my thoughts and  ideas. My discovery of this language gears towards creating an endless source of  information to my generation and beyond.  INTENTION  This initiative seeks to rally You and I to own major stakes in the transformation of  our eco system. Human life depends on earth for our sustenance and livelihoods,  and evidently, plant life provides 80 percent of our human diet, and we rely on   agriculture as an important economic resource and means of development. Thus, “Life on Land” aims to propagate the need for the preservation of our  common heritage; natural habitat and biodiversity,  DESIGN STRATEGY  The composition and representational elements have come in fruition with the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The subject matter is upfront, composed  to capture the true inward essence transmitte...

Head Detail; African Woman HeavenlyArtz "African Woman" Story Thanks to a greater awareness about such life and death issues, women are taking charge of public health campaigns in many nations, at both local and national levels.   The increasing number of women in government positions is also of significant benefit in effecting change on vital issues. Some nations – such as Rwanda and Tanzania – have created a constitutional requirement for the government to include a certain number of women. Neck Detail; African Woman HeavenlyArtz Even where there are no quotas, African governments are beginning to include more female politicians. In Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, became the first woman to be President of a modern African nation. In 2012, Joyce Banda became Malawi's first female President. Waist Detail; African Woman Status of women Women have fought to achieve equal rights in many parts of Africa. But as in other regions of the globe, a woman’s status va...

Musician Stevie Wonder has said that "music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand." Music is a language, with or without words, serving as a medium for people from all walks of life to express their deepest thoughts and emotions. In fact, author Leo Tolstoy has described music as "the shorthand of emotion". Personally, I have thought about the dominating music genre at the moment, and how we easily sing along to the songs from these Artistes. One prominent musician doing justice to this on the African scene is Wizkid , which is why I have chosen him as the subject matter in this Art piece. Without doubt, he has proven himself as a polymath in the fusion of contemporary Afro-Pop in grand style. Sounds From The Other Side (Detailed Shot) Of course, the musical experience goes beyond simply listening to it; as an exercise in creativity and as a social activity, music involves considerable emotional and cognitive investmen...

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It was indeed a great experience at the just concluded  #EkoArtExpo  themed "Lagos for All". Its my 5th exhibition show in the last 4 months. My Hyper-Realistic Art titled " Erin-Ayo" was bought by the Lagos State Governor  A kinwunmi Ambode . We made it.  #EkoArtExpo  was a hit. The exhibition themed "Lagos For All" was held at the Eko Expo Hall, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, V.I. Lagos. The 3-Day Art Exhibition kick-started on the 27th to the 29th of January, featuring Artworks from over 25 art galleries, 400 artworks; photo exhibition, oral poetry, dance performance and more. The Lagos State Governor and the Ministers of the Federal republic at the Eko Art Expo "We are very proud to have such a rich list of artists and galleries participating in the Eko Art Expo. No nation or state can achieve its full potential without adequate attention to matters of heritage and culture"  - Akinwunmi Ambode (The Lagos State Gov...